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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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